Recipe: Cilantro Lime Pork Chops — Recipes from The Kitchn

When cilantro and lime are paired together in a recipe, I expect my tastebuds to tingle with vibrant, bright flavors that make every bite feel like the best I’ve ever had. And boy do these pork chops deliver. Bite after bite, they treat you to a burst of citrusy tang.

This simple pan sauce might make your mouth pucker, but paired with lean, mild pork chops, it’s absolute perfection. This is about to become you’re new favorite way to eat a pork chop — no doubt about it.

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For Oven-Baked Pork Chops, Start with a Thicker Chop

Save that pack of thin chops for the next time you’re cooking pork exclusively on the stovetop. Recipes that start on the stove and finish in the oven benefit from a thicker chop. Look for pork chops that are at least one-inch thick since they’re less likely to overcook. You’ll be rewarded with a tender and juicy piece of meat as a result.